Book 2 Post 1

 For my second book, I choose Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam M. Grant. I don't usually read nonfiction books, but I thought this one looked particularly interesting. I am always looking for ways to grow intellectually, and sometimes I feel like that has to come from sources outside of school. This book seemed like a good opportunity to learn more about myself and about how to grow my beliefs and values. When I was researching the different options, I read that Grant advocates for humility, curiosity, and a willingness to change in life. These are values that I share and I was eager to learn more.

So far, I like how Grant blends storytelling with facts to make the content interesting and relatable. Sometimes, when I read nonfiction books, I get a little bit bored of just having facts/research listed throughout the book. However, Grant's tone and writing style make this book engaging and relatable. 

Additionally, he focuses on how in order to become wise, we have to embrace the unknown and be open to learning what we don't know. I think this overarching lesson is super applicable in today's world, where it's easy to get stuck in a funnel of only reading/ingesting content or information that aligns with your current beliefs. This trend is largely pushed by my social media algorithms, and I think it can be really dangerous. So, many of Grant's stories and lessons could apply to most people in 2024.